What To Buy In Hue, Vietnam

What To Buy In Hue?

Traveling to Hue Imperial City, tourists not only would like to visit the complex of Hué Monuments such as Hue Imperial Citadel, and Hue Royal Tombs as well as the romantic Perfume River but also would like to buy some Hue feature products as gifts or souvenirs for friends and family members.

If you are wondering what to buy in Hue and where to shop them, you must read this article. Culture Pham Travel & Transport will reveal the top 5 souvenir products as special gifts after a Hue City Tour.

As you know, Hue feature gifts are regarding the Hue cultural products as well as Hue specialties so below is the list of what to buy in Hue that you must consider.

• You may be interested in our Hue Tours such as the Hue Imperial walking tour, Hue Street food tour, Hue cooking class Tour, Hue Royal Tombs Tour

Hue Royal Tea- The precious gift of ancient kings

The first answer to the question of What to buy in Hue? is Hue royal tea is a drink of the ancient Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty because it is made from natural herbs, so the taste is very fragrant and good for your health. Nowadays, Hue royal tea has become a specialty of the ancient capital, a cultural feature of the Hue people.

Unlike red tea or green tea, royal tea is made from 16 different herbs. These are chrysanthemum flower, artichoke, sweet grass, ginseng, great apple, persimmon, northern licorice, anise flower, jasmine flower, cardamom, lotus flower bud, bitter melon, goji berry, lotus heart, etc. Each type has its own medicinal properties and flavor. The perfect combination of 16 herbs has created a Hue specialty drink that only Hue has.

Hue royal tea is not only a refreshing drink but also has many other health benefits. Natural medicinal herbs are combined according to heirloom formulas that have helped users get:

• Sleep well
• It Lowers blood pressure, and cholesterol and strengthens resistance.
• Detoxify the liver and clear heat.
• Support treatment of kidney stones, and blood tonic.
• Support the treatment of gout.
• Effectively reduce acne.
• Increase male vitality.
• Help women keep fit and have beautiful skin.

Where to shop?

You easily can buy Hue Royal tea at Dong Ba Market or any supermarket in Hue. Plus, you can buy at Duc Phuong Hue Royal Tea Shop at 24 Nguyen Hue street, Vinh Ninh ward, Hue city.

Hue Poem Conical Hat  (Nón Lá) – Vietnamese Traditional Hat

One of the feature products of the traditional craft village in Hue is the Hue Conical Hats. Hue’s poem conical hat is a traditional product, associated with the life of the ancient capital locals. This is not only a prominent product in tradition but also brings the beauty of a Hue woman.

Hue poem conical hat originated from Tay Ho village – Phu Ho commune – Phu Vang district – Thua Thien Hue. This is a traditional profession in this village hundreds of years ago.

To decorate Hue’s conical hats, some local artists with their creation painted or embroidered some of the landscapes and features of Hue as well as Hue’s poems between the two layers of leaves. Under the sunlight, you will be impressed with the features of Hue that appear poetically in your eyes such as the Perfume River, Hue Dragon boats, Truong Tien Bridge,  Thien Mu Pagoda, etc.

Where to shop in Hue?

You easily can buy Hue poem conical hats at Hue markets such as An Cuu market, Dong Ba or Thuy Xuan Incense & Conical making village is the ideal place to buy them. Plus, at Thuy Xuan village, you can witness the locals make Nón Lá and you also can learn how to make them by yourselves.

Ao Dai- Vietnamese Traditional Long Dress.

Ao Dai is a traditional costume deeply ingrained in the subconscious of every Vietnamese. However, each region’s ao dai will be different. and the most special and considered tourist product is Hue Ao Dai.

The formation of the Ao Dai in Hue started during the Nguyen Dynasty. And a very important milestone of Hue ao dai was in 1744. When Nguyen Phuc Khoat Lord ascended the throne in Phu Xuan, he made many policies to change clothes.

Along with the formation and development of land Thuan Hoa – Phu Xuan – Thua Thien Hue. Hue Ao Dai has developed a long way with many ups and downs in history. No matter how many years have passed, the Ao Dai of the ancient capital still retains its own discreet and melodious features, exuding an aura of Hue women in the way they walk, speak politely, and behave.

It is also because of the above reasons that the Ao Dai has become an inseparable image of the ancient capital people. In particular, Ao Dai has also been honored in many traditional and modern festivals and becoming a unique cultural feature of Hue.

Where to buy it?

If you don’t have time, you can buy Hue Ao Dai fabrics at Dong Ba Market to make it later. Another option is you can buy an already-made Ao on Pham Ngu Lao, Mai Luc Loan, and Ben Nghe Street. If you have time, you can get to these places to order tailor-made Hue Ao Dai.

Hue Lotus Seeds (Hạt Sen)

If you travel to Hue city in the lotus season from April to September, you always see a faint smell of lotus emanating from the lotus leaves of the lakes in Hue Imperial Citadel. The original Hue lotus seeds have a very special and delicious taste.

Tinh Tam lake in Hue is famous for its fragrant lotus flowers, for many years Tinh Tam lotus seeds have been considered by Hue people as a unique feature that only Hue has.

Considered as a precious ingredient, lotus seeds can be used to cook lotus seed tea, lotus seed jam, lotus seed soup, lotus seed porridge, etc. Regular use helps to improve health and recharge.

Hue lotus seeds help to improve sleep and reduce headaches, and high blood pressure. It deserves to be one of the what to buy in Hue city as a valuable gift to your friends and elderly.

Where to buy it in Hue?

You can easily buy it in any Hue market or supermarket. If you are good at bargaining, you can buy them at Dong Ba Market, the largest market in Hue city.

Peanut and sesame candy (Mè Xững Huế)

The specialty of Hue sesame is named after the main ingredient is sesame and the way to make it (the way to change the condensed sugar). In addition to sesame (sesame), malt, maple beans, or rice paper are also components of sesame. The sweetness of sugar, the plasticity of malt along with the crunch of peanuts in one bite make people remember forever.

You can easily buy them at any grocery shop, at the market, or supermarket. There are some famous brands of sesame candies such as Thien Huong, Song Huong, Hien Ky, and Nam Thuan. The price for 1 pack of sesame cady is from 15,000VND to 35,000VND.